'Do not be afraid. The Lord will give you light.'
'It will be so cold.'
'You will be warm in bed.'
'O no! it is colder there than outside.'
She remained without speaking, waiting for Genefer to say something, but the old woman offered no remark, not knowing what to say.
Still she stood there, hesitating, and the banister rattled under her hand laid on it.
'There, there!' said Genefer, 'lie down and shut your eyes, and you will soon be asleep.'
'I cannot sleep.'
She still stood there, irresolute.
'Is the fire burning in the parlour? I should like to go in there, and sit there.'